Third Sunday after Trinity AD 2026

“Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” True humility means being honest about ourselves: we are poor, miserable sinners. This is why a truly humble person, when accused of wrongdoing, will not look for excuses but will ask for forgiveness, acknowledging that he has sinned—even if not this time, then at some other time.

This, of course, does not mean that it is permissible to make unfair accusations. On the contrary, we are obliged to interpret the words and actions of our neighbours in the best possible light, seeking to excuse rather than accuse. It is the nature of the devil to accuse, with the aim of driving the accused into despair and robbing them of their trust in God and faith in His mercy and forgiveness.

Our God is “the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus.” Let us therefore be humble and honest: we are poor, miserable sinners who desperately need God’s grace. And let us remain steadfast in the faith, knowing that nothing can separate us from the love of God if we place our full trust in the cross and resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

God desires the salvation of all souls—not one out of a hundred, not ninety-nine out of a hundred, but all. There is great joy in heaven over every sinner that repenteth. This is why God calls us to humility and honesty about ourselves: so that we may not miss His gracious invitation to salvation.